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Lowest labor force participation, Massachusetts counties · 2020

Massachusetts counties with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Barnstable County, MAMA233,53959.8%–

02Hampden County, MAMA464,33860.8%–

03Berkshire County, MAMA128,22461.7%–

04Dukes County, MAMA21,21962.9%–

05Hampshire County, MAMA164,06563.1%–

06Franklin County, MAMA70,69864.2%–

07Bristol County, MAMA593,64065.1%–

08Worcester County, MAMA888,50266.3%–

09Essex County, MAMA826,65367.5%–

10Plymouth County, MAMA546,82967.5%–

11Norfolk County, MAMA739,74968.6%–

12Suffolk County, MAMA791,89169.8%–

13Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97970.1%–

14Nantucket County, MAMA14,75870.2%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES